The CAS is an 18 graduate credit program consisting of four three-credit classroom-based courses and two three-credit internship courses spanning three semesters.

Semester 1

COUN

603

Foundations of Mental Health Counseling

3

COUN

615

Psychopathology and Differential Diagnosis

3

6 Credits

Semester 2

COUN

619

Program Development and Grantsmanship

3

COUN

663

Internship in Mental Health Counseling I

3

6 Credits

Semester 3

COUN

628

Assessment in Mental Health Counseling OR

COUN

641

Counseling Special Populations

3

COUN

664

Internship in Mental Health Counseling II

3

6 Credits

Total Credits

18

Students are required to complete Foundations of Mental Health Counseling, and Psychopathology, before starting their internships. The two remaining classroom-based courses may be completed during the internship.